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Orange, TX Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Orange, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 285 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Orange, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Orange County, Texas, United States

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

331.5 mi

Fort Worth, TX

Quickest Drive

2h 8m

Houston, TX

Plan Around Orange, TX

Trips from Orange, TX

Driving from Orange, TX

Expect an average of 285 miles and about 5h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Orange, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 332 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 108 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Orange, TX include Fort Worth, TX (331.5 mi, 6h 22m), McKinney, TX (327.4 mi, 6h 19m), Frisco, TX (325.6 mi, 6h 17m), Corpus Christi, TX (316.5 mi, 6h 13m), and Irving, TX (310.6 mi, 6h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 285-mile trip from Orange, TX, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Orange, TX and 0 routes heading into Orange, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 108 to 332 miles.

The longest mapped route from Orange, TX covers 332 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 108 miles.

The average route from Orange, TX runs about 285 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 285-mile trip from Orange, TX costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Orange, TX include Fort Worth, TX, McKinney, TX, Frisco, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Orange, TX by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

19,178

Median Income

$60,183

Median Home Value

$147,200

Median Age

34.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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